True success has nothing to do with money

August 25, 2007 · Posted in Uncatagorized

To most people, success is understood in financial terms.

What does it take to become financially independent or wealthy?
Is it worth the effort or time necessary?
What level of net worth is considered successful?
How long will it take?

I am guilty of writing quite a bit about the financial aspects of success but in reality, success encompasses our whole lives.

Business/Financial
Spiritual
Emotional/Mental
Friends/Family
Physical

Today, my family and I spent a few hours at a museum of natural history. We looked at the exhibits, discussed the size of dinosaurs, attempted to answer quite a few difficult questions and saw a wonderful IMAX movie about our endangered coral reefs.

Two little girls had a great time expanding their minds while mommy and daddy had a great time watching them grow and develop intellectually. I could literally see their eyes sparkle when they realized what the message was trying to convey or when they understood a new concept.

I didn’t even have a business-related thought until my wife and I had them both tucked in. Then it struck me as I came downstairs - what a successful day. I should write an article about it.

Definition of success for today

Today, my definition of success is:

setting aside special and uninterrupted time with my family
watching the growth and development of two young minds
listening to the excitement of each new discovery that my girls made
enjoying the company of my best friend who is also my wife
making time to share quality time with my family

Real and true success transcends all things financial. The financial aspect simply provides the means to enjoy true success in a variety of ways. The important thing is that you have someone to enjoy the wealth with.

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